Thread: Laser Etching a Straight?

Originally Posted by oldblades

You can laser etch a blade. Results vary depending on the type of laser. A co2 can be used with a coating that turns black when lasered. dosen't look to bad but dosen't show up to well unless you do it on SS. Yag lasers are more common for marking metal but I don't know what the heat of a yag laser would do to a thin razor
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I did this with a Co2 laser just to see what it would look like. Heat is not an issue.

Well, it doesn't look tooooooo bad, it might do in a pinch...... HOW MUCH TO DO THIS KIND OF ETCHING?

It would cost $1.50 per square inch. Can also do custom cut scales.

These are maple.

when you say custom cut scales, do you mean you cut out the shape of the scales or the designs on the scales? I am working on a razor for a buddy of mine and i'm looking to do some custom etching on the blade and scales.. id be really interested in pricing and timeframe. any info you can give is greatly appreciated.

These were done as a joke. They are cut and etched by a laser.

Only your imagination and pocket book are the limits.

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